The Demon Librarian

This is book two of the trilogy following the disturbing serial rapist/killer who's using the quiet town of Ash for his sadistic games. During the course of which, three couples meet and fall in love and in some way or other, become embroiled in the danger.Although having said that, this time was a slight departure because the lead female character, Hope, whom we met in book one as Law Riley's frightened mouse of a friend who's been abused for years by her ex husband, has enough troubles of her own. And since the killer came a little too close to discovery in book one, he's taking a little time out until the dust settles, so this book wasn't as much about him as the first instalment. It was interesting to see the hunter become the hunted. It was even more interesting to see Hope work through her issues. A simple thing like getting her hair cut was so liberating because she had no control over such things before. If her ex ever saw that's she'd had more than a quarter inch taken off, he'd refuse to speak to her for days, or worse. Hearing Hope recount this and more of the warped things her ex husband did, was as darkly fascinating as it was disturbing.The love story was sweet as well. Remy turned out to be a beautifully patient man. I'm quite liking how, so far in this series, it's been the man than has fallen first. They really suited each other as a couple. Remy is just what she needs after all that she's been through.I'm still waiting for this series to really set me alight, however. I don't seem to be enjoying it to the same degree as other reviewers. I'm not sure why that is the case, but it's missing some vital unknown element for me. I realise that statement it entirely unhelpful. Sorry. Still, I look forward to book three, just so I can finally find out who the killer is!!3 Stars! ★★★